Glow Light Tetra

Glow Light Tetra is one of our favorite freshwater species. It is entertaining to watch, colorful, energetic, and simple to take care of.

As a result, we constantly find ourselves suggesting them to other aquarists. They’re a fantastic option for novice or seasoned keepers looking for a low-maintenance fish.

The glow light tetra, also known by its scientific name of Hemigrammus erythrozonus, has been a favorite among aquarists all over the world since it was first introduced to the pet trade in 1933. It’s easy to understand why with just one glance at this beauty!

Glowlight tetras live in a school. These fish can truly spice up the look of any freshwater aquarium because they are so vividly colored. Glowlight tetras frequently congregate and dart around the tank as a shoaling species to produce an arresting display of color.

The rivers of Guyana in South America are home to the unique glowlight tetra. They live in the streams and rivers of blackwater. Glowlight tetras are remarkably resilient and simple to care for, just like many freshwater species from this region.

II. You would love the fish because…

The body of the glowlight tetra is torpedo-shaped. It first has a striking resemblance to its more well-known cousins, the neon tetra and cardinal tetra.

The majority of the body, though, is translucent. It changes to a transparent base color that is silvery. When you examine them closely, this is fairly clear.

But this species’ reddish-orange stripe makes it easy to recognize it! The entire length of the fish is covered by the lateral stripe. It extends from the top of the head to the very end of the tail.

The stripe will truly glow in the correct lighting situations! The dorsal fin’s margin also has the same hue, as can be seen. The remaining fins are translucent.

This stripe’s even crossing through the eye is a remarkable feature. To match the rest of the body, the majority of the eye is silver. But the fish’s distinctively bright coloration may be seen in the upper iris.

Glowlight tetra male and female differences are barely noticeable. Females often have plumper body shapes and are a little bit bigger.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Glow Light Tetra are peaceful fish and easygoing and peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Zebra danios ,small Barbs and other GloFish.

V. How to feed this species?

Flakes, freeze-dried, and frozen foods. Foods in the form of micro-pellets are acceptable, as are any flakes of high quality that have been broken up into small bits. Fresh or frozen brine shrimp are both accepted.

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